It's unclear what sparked the shooting. Washington County Sheriff Bill Barber declined comment to the Delta Democrat-Times, citing the state investigation. The casino hasn't responded to requests for comment.

Bell says Worth's body was just outside the casino's front door. It's unclear where he was shot. Bell says an autopsy was performed Wednesday.

Native American leaders are banding together to pressure U.S. officials to ban oil and gas exploration around a sacred tribal site that features massive stone structures and other remnants of an ancient civilization.

The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard says the service is about to award a contract for a much-needed new icebreaker, but additional vessels are needed along with more funding for operations and infrastructure.

A judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Wisconsin Republicans' contentious lame-duck laws limiting the powers of new Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who immediately used his restored authority to pull the state out of a multistate challenge to the Affordable Care Act.